[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 134 (Friday, July 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT MIKE CASSIDY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2021

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life 
and service of Sergeant Michael Cassidy, a 27-year veteran of the New 
Bedford Police Department.
  Sergeant Cassidy grew up in New Bedford and attended Old Colony 
Regional Vocational Technical High School. After graduation, he began 
his life of service by enlisting in the U.S Marine Corps, serving in 
Operation Desert Storm.
  Sergeant Cassidy returned to New Bedford and joined the City's Police 
Department in 1994. He was honored with numerous commendations 
throughout his decades of service, including the New Bedford Life 
Saving Award in 2006. He was honored again with the award in 2018 when 
he helped revive and save the life of a cashier who collapsed while 
Sgt. Cassidy was off-duty and grocery shopping. This is just one 
example of Sergeant Cassidy going beyond his everyday responsibilities 
for his community.
  Sergeant Cassidy was a dedicated family man and Boston sports fan. 
Besides being a firearms and CPR instructor, he also taught Kenpo 
Karate for years and was a 5th degree black belt.
  Sergeant Cassidy left his family and community too soon when he 
passed away on April 28, 2021 at the age of 52. He led a life of 
service to his country and to New Bedford and set an example of what 
true heroism looks like.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Sergeant Michael 
Cassidy. I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his lifetime 
of service to our country and the people of Massachusetts.

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